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Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: The National Shrine of the Little Flower commands a prominent place in the list of historical and beautiful buildings in and around San Antonio. Erected in 1931 by the thousands of friends of the Little Flower through the efforts of the Discalced Carmelite Fathers, the Shrine stands as a memorial... View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: "Cradle of Texas Liberty" founded 1738 as the Mission San Antonio De Valero. View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: This Mission was built in 1730, and is in an almost perfect state of preservation; the chapel is used for mass every morning. Located within two miles of the heart of the San Antonio business district, it is one of the chain of Missions built by the early settlers for the promulgation of the Chri... View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: View of the famous Mission's beautiful carved doorway. View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: St. Mark's Protestant Episcopal Church is prettily situated facing Travis Park. Flowers, vines and shrubbery grow in profusion close to the building giving it a very picturesque and beautiful appearance. The foundation of the Church was laid in 1860. The work on it was interrupted, however, by th... View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: "The old cathedral" has watched over the city through 200 years of struggle and progress. During the siege of the Alamo it was held by Santa Anna, and his flag flew from its towers. From these same towers had flown Texas' flag of victory a short time before. Tradition says that soon after the fal... View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: The mission was founded in East Texas as Mission San Jose' "de los Nazones", in 1716. The cornerstone of this building was laid March 5, 1731. View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: Established in 1731. Espada has what is said to be the only intact mission fort. Nearby is a acqueduct constructed by the early missionaries and which is still in use today. View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library